Definition

A medical procedure that removes skin imperfections by scraping the surface of the skin with tools like sandpaper or brushes.

Example

After the dermabrasion treatment, her skin looked smoother and healthier.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dermabrasion?

Yeah, I think it's a procedure for smoothing out the skin, right?

Exactly! I read that it can really help with scars.

It sounds interesting, but I wonder if it's painful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dermabrasion → It is formed from "derma" (from Greek "derma", meaning skin) and "abrasion" (from Latin "abrasio", meaning scraping). The word describes a procedure that involves scraping the skin to remove its outer layers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'derma' meaning skin and 'abrasion' meaning scraping — dermabrasion is a process that scrapes the skin.

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